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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.58, 1,244.36 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.58, 1,244.36 and 342.28 is: 513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.58 : 1,244.36 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.58/1,244.36 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.58x = 1,244.36 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.58x = 425,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,919.54/829.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.42

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